A2 Proverb Formal

चकाकते ते सोने नसते

चककत त सन नसत

All that glitters isn't gold

Significado

Appearances can be deceptive.

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Contexto cultural

In villages, this proverb is often used to warn young people against the 'glitter' of city life, which might seem attractive but can be difficult and hollow. During weddings, elders use this to remind the couple that a happy marriage is based on character, not the amount of gold jewelry displayed. Many Marathi plays (Natak) use this theme to show a villain who appears very noble but is actually the antagonist. Consumer awareness campaigns in Maharashtra often use this proverb to warn citizens against misleading advertisements and 'get rich quick' schemes.

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Use it for scams

This is the perfect phrase to use when talking about internet scams or 'get rich quick' schemes.

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Don't use 'Nahi'

Remember to use 'Naste' instead of 'Nahi' to sound like a native speaker.

Significado

Appearances can be deceptive.

💡

Use it for scams

This is the perfect phrase to use when talking about internet scams or 'get rich quick' schemes.

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Don't use 'Nahi'

Remember to use 'Naste' instead of 'Nahi' to sound like a native speaker.

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Social Media Context

Using this phrase while discussing Instagram or TikTok filters will make you sound very culturally relevant.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the proverb with the correct word.

चकाकते ते _______ नसते.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: सोने

The proverb specifically uses 'Sone' (gold) as the standard of value.

Which situation best fits this proverb?

A friend wants to buy a very cheap 'designer' watch from a street vendor.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: चकाकते ते सोने नसते

This proverb is used to warn against things that look valuable but are likely fake or low quality.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'हा फोन खूप स्वस्त मिळतोय, मी घेऊ का?' B: 'नको, तो बनावट असू शकतो. लक्षात ठेव, _______.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: चकाकते ते सोने नसते

The context of a 'fake' or 'too good to be true' product requires this proverb.

Match the Marathi word with its English meaning in the proverb.

1. चकाकते, 2. सोने, 3. नसते

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A. Shines, B. Gold, C. Is not (habitually)

1-B, 2-A, 3-C is the correct mapping.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the proverb with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

चकाकते ते _______ नसते.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: सोने

The proverb specifically uses 'Sone' (gold) as the standard of value.

Which situation best fits this proverb? Choose A2

A friend wants to buy a very cheap 'designer' watch from a street vendor.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: चकाकते ते सोने नसते

This proverb is used to warn against things that look valuable but are likely fake or low quality.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'हा फोन खूप स्वस्त मिळतोय, मी घेऊ का?' B: 'नको, तो बनावट असू शकतो. लक्षात ठेव, _______.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: चकाकते ते सोने नसते

The context of a 'fake' or 'too good to be true' product requires this proverb.

Match the Marathi word with its English meaning in the proverb. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A. Shines, B. Gold, C. Is not (habitually)

1-B, 2-A, 3-C is the correct mapping.

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Preguntas frecuentes

5 preguntas

Yes, it is very common in Marathi essays, newspaper editorials, and literature to provide a moral conclusion.

Absolutely. It is most commonly used to describe people who look charming but have bad intentions.

'Nahi' means 'is not' (specific), while 'Naste' means 'is not' (as a general rule). Proverbs always use 'Naste'.

People sometimes just say 'Chakakte te sone naste...' and leave the rest to the listener's imagination.

It can be if you are directly criticizing their choice. It's better used as general advice or about a third party.

Frases relacionadas

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दिसतं तसं नसतं

synonym

Things are not as they appear.

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अति तिथे माती

similar

Excess leads to ruin.

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खायला काळ आणि भुईला भार

contrast

Someone who is useless and a burden.

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नाव मोठे लक्षण खोटे

similar

Big name, but bad qualities.

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